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Why do some buildings stand the test of time? What makes a building unique, or groundbreaking? How do function, environment, and technology impact an architect's vision? These questions and more are succinctly addressed in this wide-ranging tour of 100 of the world's most important man-made structures. This compilation spans the ancient to the modern eras and represents nearly every continent. Gorgeous photographs of each building are featured in double-page spreads, which include concise texts offering fascinating histories and contextual information, as well as biographies of the architects. The book also includes a glossary at the back of the book that explains important terms.

The award-winning designer and author of Rooms showcases inspiring opportunities for the exteriors, interiors, and details of houses in this lavishly photographed book. Celebrated designer Mariette Himes Gomez believes that a house becomes a home only when it is infused with personal touches, when its individual parts flow together logically, and when it assumes a warm and welcoming character. In Houses, Gomez begins by inviting readers to consider the many elements that unify a house. She reveals how each detail—from the doors, fireplaces, and staircase, to the more conceptual elements of balance, color, and movement—contribute to the home's overall aesthetic, and how each can be combined to create a certain effect.

W książce opisano metody projektowania i wykonania głębokich wykopów, które są nieodłącznym elementem budownictwa komunikacyjnego, podziemnego i ogólnego. Uwzględniono w niej zalecenia nowych norm europejskich, a zwłaszcza normy Eurokod 7 i pokrewnych. Szczególnie wnikliwie opisano zagadnienia rozpoznania geotechnicznego i doboru parametrów, projektowania, monitorowania oraz stosowania norm europejskich.

The Tadao touch Ando's complete works to date Philippe Starck describes him as a "mystic in a country which is no longer mystic." Philip Drew calls his buildings "land art" that "struggle to emerge from the earth." He is the only architect to have won the discipline's four most prestigious prizes: the Pritzker, Carlsberg, Praemium Imperiale, and Kyoto Prize. His name is Tadao Ando, and he is one of the greatest living architects.

Dostępność:na zamowienie The Andrew Martin Interior Design Review has become renowned as the reference book for designers. Andrew Martin is one of the world's best known furnishing brands, with sales in over 50 countries. The Andrew Martin International Interior Designer of the Year attracts entries from all over the globe and is described by The Times as 'The Oscars for the interior design world'.

Dostępność:na zamowienie "Botanica" is the universal standard work for garden enthusiasts and botanists alike. The collaboration of a team of international experts has resulted in a reference work that illustrates the rich diversity of our flora with a myriad of indigenous and exotic plants. More than 10,000 genera and species from A for Abelia to Z for Zygopetalum - are clearly presented. Richly illustrated with colour detail and large-format images, this botanical alphabet offers a wealth of information about starting, caring for, reproducing and propagating plants as well as their appearance and special qualities. A glossary and an index of the English names and various synonyms allow you easy access to species and families.

Podręcznik do nauki przedmiotu projektowanie, przeznaczony dla uczniów technikum i szkoły policealnej, zawód: technik budownictwa. Polecamy go również studentom wydziału architektury wyższych uczelni technicznych oraz początkującym projektantom.dręczniku w przystępny sposób podano podstawowe wiadomości dotyczące zasad projektowania architektonicznego różnorodnych obiektów użyteczności publicznej.